Ally Houston
- Stand-up comedian and actor
Press clippings
Scottish Comedian of the Year 2016 Results
The tenth Scottish Comedian of the Year Final took place tonight at Barrowlands in Glasgow. The winner is Rosco McLelland (2 time SCOTY finalist). 2nd place went to Leo Kearse (UK Pun Champion 2014). Joint 3rd place went to Ally Houston and Stuart McPherson.
Beyond The Joke, 26th November 2016Scottish Comedian Of The Year 2016 final
Despite delivering one of the stronger line-ups in its ten-year history, the Scottish Comedian of the Year final couldn't be said to be a triumph for diversity, with the contest almost exclusively awkward young, white men lamenting their troubles with women and terrible employment prospects.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 26th November 2016Glasgow collective CHUNKS crash into the Fringe
The performers behind one of the best regular comedy nights in Glasgow are staging a take-over of the Edinburgh Fringe. We ask the CHUNKS collective to plan an approved itinerary of their affiliated shows - and what they'd say about each other.
The Skinny, 4th August 2016Five underrated comedians on the Scottish comedy scene (Link expired)
Here's a look at a few lesser-known comedians worth catching at both the Glasgow Comedy Fest and at their own gigs around the country.
Tom Crosby, WOW247, 3rd March 2016Ally Houston: clowning with stand-up
Glasgow-born stand-up Ally Houston reckons all comedians have an inner clown. His is called Shandy, and he's written entire show about it.
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 27th August 2015Interview: Ally Houston, Shandy
A chat with Ally Houston.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 11th August 2015Ally Houston interview
Pineapple Award winner, Ally Houston talks to Martin Walker about clowns, class politics and why so many fellow Scottish comedians are so successful.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st August 2015Ally Houston interview
Interview with Ally Houston.
Edinburgh Festivals, 30th July 2015Fringe Q&As: Ally Houston
Ally Houston on clowns, stage fright and demolishing hecklers.
The Herald, 28th July 2015The Paul McDaniel three minute interview
Paul McDaniel is part of two stand-up shows this Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The first is with Patrick Mulholland and is called Pat and Paul Get Some Beans. The other is with Ally Houston and Sandy Bouttell, and is called Afterbirh.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014